Mr. Schmitzer has pulmonary fibrosis in which the elastic tissue of his lungs is replaced with dense irregular collagenous connective tissue. His condition primarily affects:
A) pulmonary compliance.
B) surfactant production.
C) airway resistance.
D) alveolar surface tension.

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Pulmonary fibrosis leads to stiffening of the lungs due to the replacement of elastic tissue with dense connective tissue, which primarily affects pulmonary compliance, making it harder for the lungs to expand.

Mr Schmitzer Has Pulmonary Fibrosis in Which the Elastic Tissue